The Event

Thursday, May 9, 2019 • Gala 6PM • After-Party 9PM

On May 9th, join 500+ guests at CreativeTO, a creative black-tie gala celebrating inspiring local creative talent and the visionary philanthropic leaders who support the arts and artists within our city. Experience this spectacular art party at Artscape Daniels Launchpad, Toronto’s exciting new hub for creative production, collaboration and entrepreneurship overlooking Lake Ontario. Launchpad is a first-of-its-kind 30,000 sq. ft. facility designed to support emerging and established artists, designers and creatives to succeed like never before. Launchpad offers access to a wide range of creative production studios with the latest tech and equipment, co-working and meeting spaces. Sample incredible food and cocktails, express your creativity on the dance floor and immerse yourself in innovative contemporary art and performance. If late night is your thing, the After-Party features a live DJ and more after hours indulgences.

We’re so excited to have one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist, Molly Johnson performing at CreativeTO! With her highly anticipated new album, “Meaning To Tell Ya,” produced by multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producer Larry Klein, just released, you’ll get to hear selections from this intriguing mix of jazz, funk, soul and groove live and up close! Johnson has graced the international stage performing for some of the world’s most prominent figures, including the Prince and late Princess of Wales, Nelson Mandela and legendary producer and trumpeter Quincy Jones.

Program

6:00 PM

Gala begins

7:00 PM

Brief remarks

9:00 PM

After-party begins

*Gala ticket holders receive complimentary entry to the After-Party. Individual After-Party tickets are available for purchase.

DRESS CODE

Creative black-tie – think everything from denim tuxedos and coloured suits to bright lips and statement jewellery. We encourage guests to wear items designed and made by local creatives.

PARKING

Paid parking is available underground at 130 Queens Quay East, accessible from Richardson Street and at street level in front of Corus Quay or at the Loblaws on the corner of Jarvis and Queens Quay.

TRANSIT

Artscape Daniels Launchpad is easily accessed via TTC by the 6 Bay or 75 Sherbourne buses. It is a 15 minute walk south on Jarvis from Union Station.

Honourees

Robert and Julia Foster

CreativeTO will celebrate long term former Chairman, Robert Foster, who was instrumental in helping Artscape ‘reach for the stars,’ as he does now so well as Chair of both TO Live and Business for the Arts. We could not celebrate leadership and community achievement without jointly saluting Robert’s wife, Julia Foster C.M., who has also chaired many of our largest and most vital arts organizations.

EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL MEDIA LAB SPONSOR

$20,000 • 1 Available

The Digital Media Lab Sponsor will receive prominent promotional exposure, particularly within the state-of-the-art Digital Media Lab. Guests are encouraged to explore the Digital Media Lab to experience immersive installations in the visual effects, recording and photography studios. As Digital Media Lab Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to activate your brand onsite in an interactive way that is both engaging and entertaining for guests.

Onsite Recognition

STUDIO SPONSOR

$15,000 • 5 Available

Studio Sponsors will receive notable promotional exposure within the Creative Production Studios where guests are encouraged to mix, mingle and explore behind the scenes of Artscape Daniels Launchpad. As a Studio Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to activate your brand onsite in a unique and engaging way in one of our 5 studio spaces: Textiles + Fashion, Fine Metals + Jewellery, Woodworking, Digital Fabrication, Electronics + Hardware.

Onsite Recognition

AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR

The After-Party Sponsor will receive significant promotional exposure at the CreativeTO After-Party where Gala guests and After-Party guests dance the night away, enjoy late night eats, delicious cocktails and spectacular views of the cityscape from The Commons’ balcony.

SOLD

Hospitality

2 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)

10 After Party Tickets

Exclusive tour of Artscape Daniels Launchpad

Access to select Artscape events for one year, including but not limited to: performances, exhibitions, groundbreakings, and VIP events

Promotions

Recognition in print and digital promotional and event press materials including invitations, attendee communications and on ticket portals.

GALA TICKET

After-Party

If late night is your thing, when the Gala ends, the After-Party begins! Guests will dance the night away with DJ entertainment while enjoying late night eats, an open bar and spectacular views of the CN Tower from The Commons’ balcony. Please note, gala tickets include entrance to the After-Party and individual After-Party tickets are available for purchase.